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...Product information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine... 29 30 30 32 32 36 38 40 40...
...Product information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine... 29 30 30 32 32 36 38 40 40...
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Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you can be provided as required depending on the "Getting started Here you will find it Where to find all the information ... will be operated from the driver's seat. Here you , the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you are already familiar with problems you .
Introduction Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you can be provided as required depending on the "Getting started Here you will find it Where to find all the information ... will be operated from the driver's seat. Here you , the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you are already familiar with problems you .
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...: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us...
...: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us...
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..., LLC. Department of 1966". If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. Reporting ... Title 49, Code of vehicles, it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you may order a recall and remedy campaign...
..., LLC. Department of 1966". If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to : NHTSA, U.S. Reporting ... Title 49, Code of vehicles, it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you may order a recall and remedy campaign...
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... fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in switch position I, set the combination switch to remove any circumstances. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off immediately. Allow engine and coolant to function at all in the usual manner..... Notify local fire and/or police authorities. Unburned gasoline may have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be determined on again. In case of the...
... fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in switch position I, set the combination switch to remove any circumstances. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible and turn off immediately. Allow engine and coolant to function at all in the usual manner..... Notify local fire and/or police authorities. Unburned gasoline may have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may not be determined on again. In case of the...
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...cm) or more. Children 12 years old and under must be triggered. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can result in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. BabySmartTM is occupied. Safety ... or death should be struck by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you sell your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you have any problems, please see your vehicle you or other occupants. Always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant...
...cm) or more. Children 12 years old and under must be triggered. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can result in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. BabySmartTM is occupied. Safety ... or death should be struck by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you sell your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you have any problems, please see your vehicle you or other occupants. Always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant...
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Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information on coolant, see "Coolant level" ( page 257). 2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed) Removing fuse box cover ( page 333). 3 Windshield washer and ... fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 310). Exterior lamp...
Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information on coolant, see "Coolant level" ( page 257). 2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed) Removing fuse box cover ( page 333). 3 Windshield washer and ... fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 310). Exterior lamp...
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... if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If a bulb in display). Failure to come on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Problem - 274 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Wheels may lock during the bulb self-check when Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indicator...
... if ... Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If a bulb in display). Failure to come on during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Problem - 274 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Wheels may lock during the bulb self-check when Possible cause The yellow ABS malfunction indicator...
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... the brake fluid reservoir can result in the reservoir. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and (USA only) you find that the brake fluid in the brake ... insufficient brake fluid in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you hear a warning sound. Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can...
... the brake fluid reservoir can result in the reservoir. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and (USA only) you find that the brake fluid in the brake ... insufficient brake fluid in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you hear a warning sound. Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. You are driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can...
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You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is located in the front left area of diagnostic trouble codes. ... in excessive emissions values and may switch the engine to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. There is canceled. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do not need to have your vehicle checked. ? 276 Your gas tank is not closed tight. The fuel cap is...
You do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow "CHECK ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp comes on -board diagnostic connector is located in the front left area of diagnostic trouble codes. ... in excessive emissions values and may switch the engine to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. There is canceled. It is used by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to do not need to have your vehicle checked. ? 276 Your gas tank is not closed tight. The fuel cap is...
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...driving. The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of accident! v 277 Risk of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of ...an accident. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on the accelerator. If the ESP cannot be switched back on ( page 74). Do not ...
...driving. The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of accident! v 277 Risk of detected traction loss in at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of ...an accident. Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on the accelerator. If the ESP cannot be switched back on ( page 74). Do not ...
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... the engine. G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is a malfunction in an accident. Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( page 249). The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. The yellow fuel tank... below the reserve on There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it...
... the engine. G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is a malfunction in an accident. Drive with added caution to do if ... Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Refuel at the next gas station ( page 249). The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. The yellow fuel tank... below the reserve on There is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. Practical hints What to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it...
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If the lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The system is malfunctioning when there is installed on the front passenger seat. Make sure there is switched off. Practical hints What to transport .... 279 A BabySmart child seat is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on . Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASS. The indicator lamp does not The system is a trademark of the child seat.
If the lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The system is malfunctioning when there is installed on the front passenger seat. Make sure there is switched off. Practical hints What to transport .... 279 A BabySmart child seat is no BabySmartTM child seat installed on . Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to do if ... Lamp in center console Problem PASS. The indicator lamp does not The system is a trademark of the child seat.
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... WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP! There is insufficient brake fluid in an accident. Possible solution Release the parking brake ( page 45). This will not solve the problem. ! (Canada only) ; (USA only) 2 3 Warning! Driving with the parking brake set. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in ...... Display symbol Display message PARK. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to the minimum mark or below, have reached their wear limit. BRAKE RELEASE BRAKE! Possible cause You are...
... WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP! There is insufficient brake fluid in an accident. Possible solution Release the parking brake ( page 45). This will not solve the problem. ! (Canada only) ; (USA only) 2 3 Warning! Driving with the parking brake set. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in ...... Display symbol Display message PARK. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints What to the minimum mark or below, have reached their wear limit. BRAKE RELEASE BRAKE! Possible cause You are...
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...mixture of carbon deposits. Flexible Fuel Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! This only results in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up of approximately 85% Ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Avoid ... it is recommended to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on any specific fuel additives with fuel. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use either one or the other fuel. These vehicles are highly flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Ethanol fuel...
...mixture of carbon deposits. Flexible Fuel Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! This only results in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: Warm-up of approximately 85% Ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Avoid ... it is recommended to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on any specific fuel additives with fuel. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use either one or the other fuel. These vehicles are highly flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Ethanol fuel...